A Celebration: Chamber Music by Bernard Hoffer
Robert Schulz, Ann Bobo, William Kirkley, David Kravitz, Joyce Kulhawik, Boston Musica Viva, Richard Pittman
This 2-CD set features performances by the renowned Boston Musica Viva of large chamber works by Bernard Hoffer. Born in Switzerland, Hoffer came to the U.S. in 1941, studying at Eastman He was an arranger and pianist for the U.S. Army Field Band of Washington, DC for several years. He came to New York in 1962 where he worked as a freelance musician, composer, conductor, and arranger, writing extensively for films, television, and commercials for which he received several Clio Awards and Emmy nominations. This is the fifth recording of his music for Albany Records. Founded by Richard Pittman in 1969, Boston Musica Viva was the first professional ensemble in Boston devoted to contemporary music and is distinguished today as the oldest new music ensemble in the U.S. Boston Musica Viva enjoys an international reputation for innovation and excellence and has performed more than 750 works by 320 composers.
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| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| A Celebration | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor) |
| Concerto di Camera V | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor); Ann Bobo (flutes); Robert Schulz (percussion) |
| Concerto di Camera IV | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor); William Kirkley (clarinets) |
| Lear in the Wilderness | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor); David Kravitz (baritone) |
| Musica Sacra | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor) |
| Musica Profana | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor) |
| Paul Revere's Ride | Bernard Hoffer | Boston Musica Viva; Richard Pittman (conductor); Joyce Kulhawik (narrator) |
Reviews
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"It's safe to say that Boston Musica Viva's (BMV) new album, A Celebration: Chamber Music by Bernard Hoffer, was a labor of love. To be sure, few ensembles have championed the now-86-year-old composer with greater enthusiasm. That's partly a testament to the devotion of Richard Pittman, BMV's founder and conductor, to Hoffer. But it's also a reflection of the craftiness of Hoffer's writing, which, as this generous double-disc release demonstrates, is top-flight. "
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"Bradley Lehman wrote "that a man of 78 could write music so endearing, salubrious, and youthful seems a miracle."Hoffer is now 85 and doesn't seem to be slowing down or losing his charm. This album is a delightful treasure."
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